Reversible rear wheel bicycle basket



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REvERsIELE REAR WHEEL BICYCLE BASKET Filed Oct. 2'7, 1949 5 Sheets-Sheet3 y 'zw v INVENTOR. 'Q -Z H rrPfif BY m yam/1%.

ATTD RN EYS Patented Apr. 13, 1954 REVERSIBLE REAR WHEEL BICYCLE BASKETEarl Herbert, St. Joseph, Mo. Application October 27, 1949, Serial No.123,965

1 Claim.

This invention relates to lug age carriers and baskets for bicyclesparticularly of the two wheel type, and in particular the carrierincludes a pair of outwardly bowed frames, means for pivotally attachingthe frames to the sides of the horizontally disposed platform extendedrearwardly from the saddle of a bicycle and positioned over the rearwheel, means for holding the ends of the frames together in upwardlyextended positions for forming a basket and means securing the frames indownwardly extended positions on the sides of the rear wheel when thecarrier is not in use.

Ijhe purpose of this invention is to provid a bicycle :basket or carrierthat remains in the up right position with the bicycle in the slopingposition such as when the bicycle is supported by a kick stand and alsoto provide a carrier or basket that is adapted to be collapsed andfolded to an inoperative position when not in use.

The usual type of bicycle basket carried by the handle bars orpositioned over the front wheel of the vehicle is tilted toward one sidewhen the front wheel is turned with the bicycle supported on a kickstand or thelike so that parcels drop from the basket. It is alsoawkward, particularly for small children to carry large, bulky, or heavypackages on the handle bars of a bicycle. With this thought in mind thisinvention contemplates a basket or carrier positioned on the horizontalplatform above the rear wheel and behind the saddle and formed withhinged sides that fold downwardly when not in use.

The object of this invention is, therefore, to provide a basket orcarrier that is adapted to be used on the horizontally disposed platformextended rearwardly from a bicycle frame and positioned over the rearwheel.

Another object of the invention is to provide a bicycle basket orcarrier of the collapsible type that may readily be attached to bicyclesnow in use.

A further object of the invention is to provide a collapsible basket orcarrier adapted to be carried by the horizontally disposed platformextended from a bicycle frame which is of a simple and economicalconstruction.

With these and other objects and advantages in view the inventionembodies a pair of brackets positioned on the sides of a platform at therear of bicycle, a pair of upwardly extended outwardly bowed framespivotally attached to the ,bracket and meansremovably connecting theframes with the frames extended upwardly and also with the framesextended downwardly.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from thefollowing description taken in connection with the drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view illustrating the carrier mounted onthe horizontally disposed platform extended from a bicycle frame andpositioned over the rear wheel.

Figure 2 is a similar view showing the carrier collapsed with the sidesextended downwardly and positioned on the sides of the rear wheel.

Figure 3 is a side elevational view similar to that shown in Figure 1showing the carrier on an enlarged scale and illustrating the mountingelements thereof.

Figure 4 is a plan view of the carrier with other parts omitted andshowing the carrier in the operative position.

Figure 5 is a cross section through the carrier looking toward the rearend thereof.

Figure 6 is a similar section looking toward the forward end thereof.

Figure 7 is a cross section similar to that shown in Figure 6 showingthe sides of the carrier extended downwardly in the inoperativeposition.

Figure 8 is a detail illustrating one of the brackets for mounting thesides of the carrier on the platform of the bicycle.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters denotecorresponding parts the improved collapsible bicycle carrier of thisinvention includes frames I0 and Ill pivotally mounted on brackets I2and I3, respectively, positioned over the platform I4 01 a bicycle, apin l5 pivotally connecting wings l6 and I! at the forward ends of theframes and a split ring [8 detachably connecting the opposite ends ofthe frame through hooks l9 and 20 which are formed in wires 38 and 39respectively.

The brackets l2 and I3 which are positioned over the edges of theplatform M are provided with hubs 2|, clips 22 and 23 that fit snuglyover the sides of the platform, and extending fingers 21 and 28 on thbracket I 2 and 29 and 30 on th bracket I 3. The extended ends of thefingers 21, 28, 29 and 30 are provided with openings 3| by which thefingers are connected by pins or rivets 32 and 33. Clips 24 and 25 areprovided at the forward end of the platform.

The lower edges of the frames I 0 and H are rolled providing sleeves 34and 35 through which the framesare pivotally connected to the bracketsI2 and H! by pins 36 and 31, respectively, which are journaled in thehubs' 2| of the brackets.

The frames I0 and II are also provided with rolled edges on the uppersides, ends and corners and wires 38 and 39 extend through the rollededges providing reinforcing means.

The clips 24 and 25 in which the spring 26 is held are also providedwith hubs 40 similar to the hubs 2i and the pins 36 and 31 extendthrough these hubs as shown in Figure 3.

The wings l6 and I: are pivotally mounted through hubs 4| and 42,respectively on the wires 38 and 3.9 at the forward ends of the framesand the inner edges of the wings are provided with alternately spaced orinterlocking hubs 43 and 44, respectively through which the pin 15extends. The pin I5 is provided with a finger loop 45 at the upper endby which it may readily be removed and replaced.

The opposite or rear ends of the frames are detachably connected by thering I8 in the dset sections of the hooks l8 and 28 and with one of thehooks withdrawn the ring l8 may be removed to separate the upper ends ofthe frames at the rear.

The platform i4 of the bicycle is provided with a hub- 46 at the forwardend by which it is attached toa frame 4'! of a bicycle and the outer endis supported from the frame by a diagonal brace 48.

With the parts arranged in this manner the brackets I2 and 13 aremounted over the edges of the platform 14 and these are secured inposition by the rivets 32 and 33. The clips 2d and 25 are held over theforward end of the platform by the spring 26. The frames it and H arepivotally mounted on the brackets and clips by the pins 38 and 31 andwhen the basket is positioned for use with the frames extended upwardlythe pin I is extended through the hubs 43 and 44 of the wings l6 and I!and the hooks J9 and 20 are extended through the ring [8. With the partsarranged in this manner the basket isadapted for use as a luggagecarrier f0 holding packages and the like.

When it is not desired to use the basket or carrier the pin 15 isremoved and one ofthe hooks is removed from the ring H3. The sides arethen folded downward to the position shown in Figof brackets mounted onthe opposite longitudinal sides of the platform, U-shaped clips on saidbrackets engaging the sides of the platform, inwardly extended fingerson each bracket in superposed relation to each other, means joining theabutting ends of the fingers in pivotal relation to each other,resilient means connectin certain of the U-shaped clips to retain thebrackets on the platform, hubs formed on said brackets, means coactingwith said hubs and said. side frames for pivotally connecting the sideframes to said platform, a wing pivotally connected to the front end ofeach, side frame, a pin pivotally connecting the wings at their inneredges, and means connecting the rear ends of said side frames to retainthe. side frames in vertical relation to said platform.

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